One year shy of its 50th anniversary, the
Smithsonian Folklife Festival decided to shift gears... narrowing its focus to just one country (Peru.) After a star-studded Opening Ceremony at the
National Museum of the American Indian's Rasmuson Theater, the Festival kicked off in
earnest just after noon today: Check out our photo recap; and make sure to head down to the National Mall, to experience it for yourself. The Festival is set to run through Sunday, July 5th with a two-day break in between (June 29-30.)
Click here to find out more; and don't forget... it's all FREE of charge (except for food, of course.)
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El Fogón Kitchen: Huanchaco Cooking |
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Great eats: Charcoal Chicken |
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Masquerade Dance Workshop |
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Urban Art and Music |
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Crafts and Music: Huancayo and Ayacucho |
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Mototaxi |